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San Francisco Intl (KSFO/SFO) — San Francisco, United States

At a glance

Operating hours
Open 24h
Customs
Available 24h
Port of entry
Yes, with conditions
Fuel
100LL, Jet A, Jet A++
Tower
120.5
Runways
01L/19R, 01R/19L, 10L/28R, 10R/28L
Elevation
13 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 9/10
Observed Activity · Oct 26
655 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 622 on the ground · busiest hour 21:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: KSFO
  • Name: San Francisco Intl
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 37.618999
  • Longitude: -122.375
  • Elevation: 13 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: San Francisco
  • IATA Code: SFO
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Distance from City: 19.0 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 01L/19R

  • Designation: 01L/19R
  • Dimensions: 7500 X 200
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS)
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 01R/19L

  • Designation: 01R/19L
  • Dimensions: 8648 X 200
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS)
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 10L/28R

  • Designation: 10L/28R
  • Dimensions: 11870 X 200
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GPS), LOC, PRM
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 10R/28L

  • Designation: 10R/28L
  • Dimensions: 10602 X 200
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GPS), LOC, PRM
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 120.500 MHz
  • Ground: 121.800 MHz
  • Operations: 121.500, 122.950 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 113.700 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

San Francisco Intl operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 650-821-5000
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: http://www.flysfo.com/
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Customs

  • Open: 00:00:00
  • Close: 23:59:59
  • Phone: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: $5.90 per 1,000 lbs MTOW
  • Parking Fee: $0.70 per 1,000 lbs MTOW per hour
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: USD
  • Remarks: Premium pricing reflects Bay Area costs. Signature Flight Support handles GA on the north field.

Fuel Information

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
  • APIS Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: No formal curfew. Closely spaced parallel runways 28L/28R require special qualification for simultaneous approaches in IMC. Frequent fog and low ceilings reduce capacity.

Alternates

KOAK

  • ICAO: KOAK
  • Name: Metro Oakland Intl
  • Distance (NM): 9.6
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

KSJC

  • ICAO: KSJC
  • Name: Mineta San Jose Intl
  • Distance (NM): 26.2
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

KMRY

  • ICAO: KMRY
  • Name: Monterey Regional
  • Distance (NM): 67.0
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14); no CBP processing facilities for commercial diversions (NASR) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

KSMF

  • ICAO: KSMF
  • Name: Sacramento Intl
  • Distance (NM): 74.5
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

A5367/
warning Upcoming
Runway closed
RWY 10R/28L CLSD
2026-10-29 07:00 UTC 2026-10-29 15:00 UTC
A5367/26
warning Upcoming
Runway closed
RWY 10R/28L CLSD
2026-10-29 07:00 UTC 2026-10-29 15:00 UTC
A5366/
info
Runway closed
RWY 01L/19R CLSD
2026-10-27 07:30 UTC 2026-10-30 13:30 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-27 16:10 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.
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Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at KSFO?
The tower frequency at San Francisco Intl is 120.5 MHz.
What fuel is available at KSFO?
The FAA lists 100LL, Jet A, Jet A++ for public use at San Francisco Intl. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Does KSFO require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Is customs available at KSFO?
Yes, customs at San Francisco Intl is available from 00:00:00 to 23:59:59.
Where is KSFO located?
San Francisco Intl (KSFO) is located in San Francisco, United States.
What is the IATA code for KSFO?
The IATA code for San Francisco Intl is SFO.
Does KSFO have an ILS approach?
Yes, San Francisco Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 01L/19R, 01R/19L, 10L/28R, 10R/28L.
Is KSFO a port of entry?
Yes, with conditions. Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14). Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
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